BIDDEFORD — Joan P. Daly, 71, longtime resident of Pownal, passed away on Jan. 14, 2015. She died peacefully with family at her bedside. 

Joan was one of ten children born to Arthur and Laurette (Savard) Boisson-neault of Biddeford.

She was a loving, generous, hard-working woman. Joan enjoyed her family, especially her eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

She also enjoyed many hobbies and activities which included quilting, knitting, canning, and playing cards.

Always ready to help those in need, she was often selling tickets for raffles or making items to be raffled off. 

Joan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by: her husband, John Daly; daughter, Betty Candage and her husband Ben of Buckfield; sons, Leland Barker of New Hampshire, Lenny Barker of Pownal, and Allen “Shawn” Barker of New York; stepson, Matthew Daly and partner Carol; sisters, Rita Chadbourne of Biddeford, Carol Joncas of Biddeford, and Elaine Seader of Texas; brothers, Donald Boissonneault and his wife Marguerite of Biddeford, and Richard “Kiki” Boissonneault of Lyman; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society of Maine, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or call 373-3700. 

Notes of condolence may be expressed to the family at www.funeralalternatives.net.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Funeral Alternatives, 374 Route One, Yarmouth.